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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Georgia Certificate of Title. You and the seller must fill out the assignment section completely. Once you have the assigned title, take it to the Thomas County Tax Commissioner's Office in Thomasville. You will also need a completed Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application), your valid Georgia driver's license, and proof of active auto insurance.
In Georgia, the license plate stays with the seller. Plates are registered to the individual, not the vehicle. The seller must remove their plate and cancel their registration before you take possession of the car. Never drive the car with the seller's plates on it.
Georgia law gives you seven days from the date of purchase to register a vehicle bought in a private sale. To drive your newly purchased car home legally without a license plate, you must carry the properly assigned title, a dated Bill of Sale, and proof of active Georgia liability insurance inside the vehicle at all times.
A lien means a lender still has a financial claim on the vehicle. You can check for active liens on the Georgia Department of Revenue's DRIVES e-Services website using the car's VIN. If a lien exists, the seller must provide you with an official lien release document from the lender. The lender must sign off on the title before you can get a clear title in your name.
For a comprehensive overview of the car's past, get a vehicle history report from a trusted service like KarKiosk. This step is vital for uncovering accident history, flood damage, or a potential salvage or rebuilt title, all of which heavily impact the car's value and safety. Because Thomas County borders Florida, a history report also helps confirm if the car has a history across the state line.
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